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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.48, 19,462.84 and 10,088.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.48, 19,462.84 and 10,088.12 is: 13,908.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.48 : 19,462.84 = 10,088.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.48/19,462.84 = 10,088.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.48x = 19,462.84 × 10,088.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.48x = 196,343,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,343,465.46/14,116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.81

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